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Homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent - Year A (22nd February 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart

Fr Gerry Proctor MBE (5th Episode) priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor MBEEpisode 5This is Fr Gerry Proctor MBE 's life story A Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese of Liverpool. In this episode Fr Gerry Proctor heads off to Adelaide Australia to study base Christian Communities with the intention of bringing this idea into Liverpool. Now home as Parish Priest for the Parish of St Margaret Mary's, Piltch Lane, Liverpool. Pulling together the Anglican community and the Catholic Communities, developing the ecumenical church. And filming a fly on the wall documentary for 6 months with Granada TV. 2004 Fr Gerry Proctor is back in South America training in Spanish . Then we go to today's ambitions and achievements in Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor has written a PHD Thesis an MPhil at Liverpool Hope University based on works in South America and St Margaret Marys - ‘The future of the church as a place for small communities'Fr Gerry Proctor has received a MBE for works in the Liverpool Community , Engage Liverpool.Now he is working with the De La Salle brothers to create a catering school The La Salle Hotel School in Croxteth. He needs to raise £2 million to realise the next project / dream . This is an amazing story a total privilege to hear and to share with you.This is the fifth episode; we have one more to come . Formby Podcast would like to thank Fr Gerry Proctor MBE for an enlightening few days of discussion, chat and recordings. It has been my absolute pleasure. Contact to be recorded mul5@icloud.comOr message on instagram @FormbyPodcast For other works see @absoluteformby - a community what's on page for a small town in North West England art work see instagram @arti.iiiiiii

Homily for the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A (15th February 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart.

Delivered by Nia from the Parish of Good Shepherd in the Diocese of Surabaya, Indonesia. 1 Kings 11: 4-13; Rs psalm 106: 3-4.35-36.37.40; Mark 7: 24-30.UNITY IS A CALLING The title for ourmeditation today is: Unity Is a Calling. A 75-year-old man asked the ParishPriest to be baptized and accepted into the Catholic Church. His has been a nonbeliever person. The priest gave him special preparation before the actual riteof baptism served. Shortly after joining the catechumenate, his 72-year-old wifealso asked for baptism. So the Parish Priest prepared them together. When someasked them about this, they simply said: it is never too late to believe inGod. The step taken bythat elderly couple is a true expression of unity as a calling. God does notneed unity or fellowship, but we need it so we can be united with Him. Ashumans in this world our calling leads us to come the point of that unity. Butthis is not an easy thing to do. King Solomon's failure to maintain untiy withGod is an example for us. He did not follow the example of his father, KingDavid. Solomon's greatestsin that made him condemned by God was because he followed the will of hiswives who had no faith in God. His wives worshiped gods. God's wrath reallytroubled his kingdom. When the kingdom was continued by Solomon's son, itexperienced great divisions. The punishment for sin against the Holy Spirit isa destruction and cannot be forgiven, Jesus says this in the scriptures. Solomon wasresponsible for the division and the loss of unity that had been inherited tohim with a great trust. The most obvious of which was the separation betweenthe non believers and the believers. It's commonly understood that nonbelievers are the evil ones and do not have chance to believe in the Lord. The believerswill become defiled and unclean when they interact, touch, and communicate withinfidels. There is no possibility to have relationship with those unbelievers.They are basically considered as sinners.  It is precisely inthis sense we should say that the believers are the ones who create divisions.Unbelievers always try to live well as human beings and work for their livingin this world. In their hearts there are seeds of faith which are just waitingto be revealed, then they can look at and believe in God. Jesus opens the wayfor them. He opens the heart of the infidels, widening the way for them to walktoward God. Jesus is wiser and greater than Solomon, because he unites peopleof faith with those who are considered infidels. The same task that we mustcontinue at this time. Today it is not suitable to consider and treat others asinfidels!Let's pray. In the name of the Father... O Lord of wisdom, enrich us with Your wisdom, that we can create andmaintain the unity among us, and not to destroy it with division. Hail Mary,full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

Delivered by Cendani from the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Mamajang in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. 1 Kings 10: 1-10; Rs psalm 37: 5-6.30-31.39-40; Mark 7: 14-23.NEW HEART Our meditation today isentitled: New Heart. A husband and his wife for the past year have been inconflict and there seems no sign of resolving it. Then they both agreed todivorce through several steps of internal dan legal process. One of those stepsis that both went to meet the Parish Priest to ask for his opinion. Each ofthem defended one's own perspective and eventually became reason for divorce.Each considered that this decision was already final. Each had very strongself-interest to make it superior over another. For the Priest this is anexample of two old style of hearts. An old heart shows how one is so stubbornand living only for him or herself. The Pastor now had avery important task to change that old heart into a new heart. After giving hisopinion and advice, the Pastor invited each of them to do Adoration in front ofthe Blessed Sacrament. In the church, one sat far away from another for apersonal adoration and prayer. About one hour passed, they again met the Pastorin his office. Each said about his and her awareness of mistakes and arroganceso strongly exposed in the surface. One intended to forgive another. Then theydecided to resolve their problem and not to divorce their marriage. The couple finallyarrive at the moment of having a new heart. Each one becomes a new person. Thisexperience shows that the creation of a new heart cannot be managed solely byone's own effort. If it is without the intervention of God and others one cannot do anything, he or she can not become a new person. Sacraments andspiritual guidance are the two of many instruments that help a person toexperience a new life. One of the messagesof the word of God that encourages us to create a new heart is as whatproclaimed in today's readings. The Word of God basically contains God's wisdomon how to live properly in the following of Christ. Our choices must find itsplace there, as did King Solomon who made the divine wisdom of God to attractthe attention of the Queen of Sheba and the whole world. If we choose andalways live out the Lord's wisdom, God provides and perfects all in us. A new heart is aclean and healthy heart. Dirt, impurity, slander, hatred, envy, and anger mustbe removed from there. Jesus asks us not to keep all of those vices in ourhearts, to store them so dearly as our wealth. All that defiles or damages usmust be removed through an examination of conscience and the reception of the Sacramentof Reconciliation. This can be done because of the help from others and thecare of the holy Church. This has absolutely no connection with and withoutabstaining food. Food or drink has never been linked to creating a new heart.The new heart is a spiritual aspect in us, while eating and drinking are thematter of the stomach and the body. They are so different from one to another!  Let's pray. O God Almighty, may YourSpirit guide us always in wisdom to be united in Jesus Christ through ourlives, our words and deeds. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of theFather.

Fr Gerry Proctor MBEEpisode 4Published February 2026This is Fr Gerry Proctor MBE 's life story A Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor talks about his mission work community projects in 1980s South America. Ecuador working with the youth. Teaching life skills.In Bolivia 1989/1990 close encounters with gun men, raids.Working in Bolivia for 2 years in a Latin American prison with Cafod, getting prisoners released. Then the call back came from the Diocese of Liverpool. We hear stories from the journey home. The stories follow Fr Gerry Proctor's move from South America back to Liverpool. Now back in Liverpool, Fr Gerry Proctor is given the role as Parish Priest for the Parish of St Margaret Mary's, Piltch Lane, Liverpool. Feeling totally inspired by his travels. We hear about his welcome home. This is an amazing story a total privilege to hear and to share with you.This is the fourth episode; we have more to come . Formby Podcast would like to thank Fr Gerry Proctor MBE for an enlightening few days of discussion, chat and recordings. It has been my absolute pleasure. Contact to be recorded mul5@icloud.comOr message on instagram @FormbyPodcast For other works see @absoluteformby - a community what's on page for a small town in North West England and for other works - art work see instagram @arti.iiiiiii

Homily for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A (8th February 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart.

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A (2nd February 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart...

Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A (25th January 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A (18th January 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - Year A (11th January 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the Feast of the Epiphany - Year A (4th January 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family - Year A (28th December 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for Christmas - Year A (24th December 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

With Christmas fast approaching, people will soon be making their way home to spend time with family and friends. What was once a staple of the festive season, attending Christmas Mass is no longer a priority for many.As traditions continue to evolve, we want to know: is going to Mass still part of your Christmas tradition?Joining Andrea to discuss is Parish Priest of Abbeyleix, Raheen & Ballinakill, Father Paddy Byrne, as well as listeners.

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent - Year A (21st December 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent - Year A (14th December 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent - Year A (7th December 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent - Year A (30th November 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (23rd November 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Elderly Woman-Struggles As Terrorists-Take-Over Nigeria-Church-In Erukuhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/elderly-woman-struggles-as-terrorists-take-over-nigeria-church-in-eruku/#Breaking News #Eruku #Kwara ©November 19th, 2025 ®November 19, 2025 8:21 am In an apparently very painful moment on Tuesday evening, an elderly woman who appears suffering from age-related bending and muscle weakness known medically as kyphosis could be seen struggling and battling helplessly for the safety of her own life as group of terrorists invaded and took over a Church in Nigeria, this, the worshipers of Christ Apostolic Church, C.A.C were attacked during their church service that was live streamed on social media platforms, and the video live coverage captured the moment the elderly woman was moving from one hideout to another, hiding under table, trying to move fast and run for safety alongside others before the terrorists who also parked the worshipers' belongings intercepted the camera device that was live streaming the church service and probably destroyed the device, the attack, according to Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA news media, known as ECWA Nationwide Gist, the attackers were Islamic terrorists and they invaded the church located at Eruku community, a border town with Kogi state in the Ekiti Local government area of Kwara State around 5pm on Tuesday evening, killing three worshipers at the spot and kidnapped several Christian worshippers in the Church including the Presiding Pastor, the ECWA news media has reported in recent days that the attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria is growing almost higher on daily basis, specifically stating that Reverend Father Bobbi Paschal, Parish Priest of Saint Stephen Parish in Kushe Gugdu, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State, was  kidnapped by Islamic terrorists in the early hours on Monday, November 17, 2025, in addition, the ECWA news media also published image of 12 residents including an ECWA Pastor that were kidnapped by Islamic terrorists last week at the Gidan Waya community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

Elderly Woman-Struggles As Terrorists-Take-Over Nigeria-Church-In Erukuhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/elderly-woman-struggles-as-terrorists-take-over-nigeria-church-in-eruku/#Breaking News #Eruku #Kwara ©November 19th, 2025 ®November 19, 2025 8:21 am In an apparently very painful moment on Tuesday evening, an elderly woman who appears suffering from age-related bending and muscle weakness known medically as kyphosis could be seen struggling and battling helplessly for the safety of her own life as group of terrorists invaded and took over a Church in Nigeria, this, the worshipers of Christ Apostolic Church, C.A.C were attacked during their church service that was live streamed on social media platforms, and the video live coverage captured the moment the elderly woman was moving from one hideout to another, hiding under table, trying to move fast and run for safety alongside others before the terrorists who also parked the worshipers' belongings intercepted the camera device that was live streaming the church service and probably destroyed the device, the attack, according to Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA news media, known as ECWA Nationwide Gist, the attackers were Islamic terrorists and they invaded the church located at Eruku community, a border town with Kogi state in the Ekiti Local government area of Kwara State around 5pm on Tuesday evening, killing three worshipers at the spot and kidnapped several Christian worshippers in the Church including the Presiding Pastor, the ECWA news media has reported in recent days that the attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria is growing almost higher on daily basis, specifically stating that Reverend Father Bobbi Paschal, Parish Priest of Saint Stephen Parish in Kushe Gugdu, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State, was  kidnapped by Islamic terrorists in the early hours on Monday, November 17, 2025, in addition, the ECWA news media also published image of 12 residents including an ECWA Pastor that were kidnapped by Islamic terrorists last week at the Gidan Waya community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. #OsazuwaAkonedoAFN Mum Over Kidnapped Brigadier General Dead After-ISWAP-Ambushed Brigadehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/afn-mum-over-kidnapped-brigadier-general-dead-after-iswap-ambushed-brigade/#Breaking News #AFN #army #Atiku #Borno #BrigadierGeneral #Nigerian #Tinubu #UBA #Wajiroko ©November 18th, 2025 ®November 18, 2025 10:00 amArmed Forces of Nigeria, AFN under the command and control of the President and Commander-In-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has kept mum since early morning night on Monday when Amag News Agency, the International media outlet of the Islamic State West Africa Province, Iswap started sending and disseminating a photograph of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Iswap captivity, indicating untrue, the Brigadier General the Nigerian Army authority had earlier claimed on Saturday to be safe and led his troops back to base; a statement the army issued to challenge media reports that the Brigadier General was captured and held captive by the Iswap terrorists after the terrorists ambushed the 25 Task Force Brigade of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, killing several soldiers and civilian JTF members in Wajiroko village near Sambisa Forest in Borno State on Friday around 5pm, this, HumAngle news media that was among the earliest news providers that reported the Iswap deadly attacks on Nigeria soldiers on Saturday, after being challenged with a denial press release issued by the Nigerian Army authority that the Brigadier General was not kidnapped, claiming, the Brigadier General led his men to fought through the ambush of the terrorists, forcing the terrorists to flew in disarray, HumAngle on Monday early morning published a news report and insisted that the Brigadier General was in Iswap captivity, according to HumAngle, It was already in possession of a photograph showing the Brigadier General in Iswap captivity, but, due to Its editorial policy, It would not publish the image, soon, the image of the kidVDM, Mr Jollof Goes-Physical Inside Plane, 2 Still With Police - Airlinehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/vdm-mr-jollof-goes-physical-inside-plane-2-still-with-police-airline/#Breaking News #Asaba #MrJollof #UnitedNigeriaAirlines #VeryDarkMan ©November 17th, 2025 ®November 17, 2025 1:58 pm United Nigeria Airlines confirmed in a statement issued a few minutes ago that two popular Nigeria social media influencers, Martins Vincent Otse a.k.a VeryDarkMan and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi a.k.a Mr Jollof were deplaned and handed over to Asaba International Airport Police authority for investigation after the two celebrities goes physical with each other inside the United Nigeria Airlines aircraft as the plane was about to depart from Asaba to Lagos early morning on Monday. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

Elderly Woman-Struggles As Terrorists-Take-Over Nigeria-Church-In Erukuhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/elderly-woman-struggles-as-terrorists-take-over-nigeria-church-in-eruku/#Breaking News #Eruku #Kwara ©November 19th, 2025 ®November 19, 2025 8:21 am In an apparently very painful moment on Tuesday evening, an elderly woman who appears suffering from age-related bending and muscle weakness known medically as kyphosis could be seen struggling and battling helplessly for the safety of her own life as group of terrorists invaded and took over a Church in Nigeria, this, the worshipers of Christ Apostolic Church, C.A.C were attacked during their church service that was live streamed on social media platforms, and the video live coverage captured the moment the elderly woman was moving from one hideout to another, hiding under table, trying to move fast and run for safety alongside others before the terrorists who also parked the worshipers' belongings intercepted the camera device that was live streaming the church service and probably destroyed the device, the attack, according to Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA news media, known as ECWA Nationwide Gist, the attackers were Islamic terrorists and they invaded the church located at Eruku community, a border town with Kogi state in the Ekiti Local government area of Kwara State around 5pm on Tuesday evening, killing three worshipers at the spot and kidnapped several Christian worshippers in the Church including the Presiding Pastor, the ECWA news media has reported in recent days that the attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria is growing almost higher on daily basis, specifically stating that Reverend Father Bobbi Paschal, Parish Priest of Saint Stephen Parish in Kushe Gugdu, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State, was  kidnapped by Islamic terrorists in the early hours on Monday, November 17, 2025, in addition, the ECWA news media also published image of 12 residents including an ECWA Pastor that were kidnapped by Islamic terrorists last week at the Gidan Waya community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. #OsazuwaAkonedoAFN Mum Over Kidnapped Brigadier General Dead After-ISWAP-Ambushed Brigadehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/afn-mum-over-kidnapped-brigadier-general-dead-after-iswap-ambushed-brigade/#Breaking News #AFN #army #Atiku #Borno #BrigadierGeneral #Nigerian #Tinubu #UBA #Wajiroko ©November 18th, 2025 ®November 18, 2025 10:00 amArmed Forces of Nigeria, AFN under the command and control of the President and Commander-In-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has kept mum since early morning night on Monday when Amag News Agency, the International media outlet of the Islamic State West Africa Province, Iswap started sending and disseminating a photograph of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Iswap captivity, indicating untrue, the Brigadier General the Nigerian Army authority had earlier claimed on Saturday to be safe and led his troops back to base; a statement the army issued to challenge media reports that the Brigadier General was captured and held captive by the Iswap terrorists after the terrorists ambushed the 25 Task Force Brigade of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, killing several soldiers and civilian JTF members in Wajiroko village near Sambisa Forest in Borno State on Friday around 5pm, this, HumAngle news media that was among the earliest news providers that reported the Iswap deadly attacks on Nigeria soldiers on Saturday, after being challenged with a denial press release issued by the Nigerian Army authority that the Brigadier General was not kidnapped, claiming, the Brigadier General led his men to fought through the ambush of the terrorists, forcing the terrorists to flew in disarray, HumAngle on Monday early morning published a news report and insisted that the Brigadier General was in Iswap captivity, according to HumAngle, It was already in possession of a photograph showing the Brigadier General in Iswap captivity, but, due to Its editorial policy, It would not publish the image, soon, the image of the kidVDM, Mr Jollof Goes-Physical Inside Plane, 2 Still With Police - Airlinehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/vdm-mr-jollof-goes-physical-inside-plane-2-still-with-police-airline/#Breaking News #Asaba #MrJollof #UnitedNigeriaAirlines #VeryDarkMan ©November 17th, 2025 ®November 17, 2025 1:58 pm United Nigeria Airlines confirmed in a statement issued a few minutes ago that two popular Nigeria social media influencers, Martins Vincent Otse a.k.a VeryDarkMan and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi a.k.a Mr Jollof were deplaned and handed over to Asaba International Airport Police authority for investigation after the two celebrities goes physical with each other inside the United Nigeria Airlines aircraft as the plane was about to depart from Asaba to Lagos early morning on Monday. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

Monsignor Shane McCaughey, Parish Priest of Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan outlines the deep shock and grief in local communities following the death of five young people in a collision in Co Louth over the weekend.

Communities in Ardee, Carrickmacross, Drumconrath and Lanarkshire in Scotland have been devastated following a car crash which claimed the lives of five young people this weekend. Speaking to Pat on the tragedy was Mgr Shane McCaughey, Parish Priest, Carrickmacross and Paula Butterly TD, Fine Gael, Louth.

Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (16th November 2025) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, 9th November 2025 by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

This week Fr. Michael talks to Fr. Nathan Symeon and Fr. Joel Barstad about married priests and celibate priests in the Eastern Catholic Churches. They talk about considerations that need to be taken for each option.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us a textSupport the show

Fr Eugene Sweeney, Parish Priest for St Peters Parish in Drogheda, gives the reaction of the local community to an arson incident at an IPAS centre in the town on Halloween night.

Homily for the Commemoration of All Souls, 2nd November 2025 by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

When a loved one passes away by suicide, it is often hard to grieve. Knowing what to say and how to process one's emotions can be challenging. Many times, people turn to social media to express their feelings.A County Galway priest has urged people to be mindful of what they post online following deaths by suicide. Fr Mark Quinn appealed to the public to avoid comments such as “he's in a better place” or “she's at peace with the angels,” saying that while well-intentioned, such phrases can send harmful messages.He warned that these expressions may imply that death brings peace, which could be dangerous for those struggling with their mental health…Fr Quinn said greater care and sensitivity are needed when offering condolences, reminding people that thoughtful language can help protect those who are vulnerable while still showing compassion to the bereaved.How can we grieve the loss of a loved one? Are we better off to stay away from social media in this instance?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Fr Paddy Byrne, Parish Priest of Abbeyleix, Raheen & Ballinakil, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin, Leslie Shoemaker, Mental Health Advocate and Antibullying Campaigner, Chris Sherlock and Member and Ambassador of Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention & Professional Boxer, Lee Reeves.

Homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025 by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025 by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Australia

Catholic News – October 2025 In this Catholic News podcast we are joined by Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem and Fr Elias Tabban, Parish Priest of Zababdeh Parish, near Jenin. We learn about the happy, hopeful but also cautious mood on the ground among the people following the Gaza ceasefire agreement which marks […]

Catholic News – October 2025 In this Catholic News podcast we are joined by Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem and Fr Elias Tabban, Parish Priest of Zababdeh Parish, near Jenin. We learn about the happy, hopeful but also cautious mood on the ground among the people following the Gaza ceasefire agreement which marks […]

Catholic News – October 2025 In this Catholic News podcast we are joined by Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem and Fr Elias Tabban, Parish Priest of Zababdeh Parish, near Jenin. We learn about the happy, hopeful but also cautious mood on the ground among the people following the Gaza ceasefire agreement which marks […]

Do priests only work on Sundays? What does a typical week look like for a Diocesan Priest - Originally Released Apr 10th, 2025...Welcome to the Pastors of Payne podcast, hosted by Fr. Brian O'Brien and Fr. Kerry Wakulich - two Oklahoma priests talking about the joys of the priesthood, the Diocese of Tulsa, and the evangelization of the world.Find the Pastors of Payne Full Episode Catalog on: Spotify | PodBean | Soundcloud

This week marks 146 years since the apparition of Mary by pilgrims at Knock, how did it change Catholicism?Joining Kieran to discuss is Fr Iggy O' Donovan, Parish Priest in Fethard, County Tipperary.

Fr. Carlos Ferrero on the bombing of his church and the starvation of the people of Gaza.

There is said to be devastation in a County Clare village, following the tragic death of a mother and her two children in a shooting incident in Fermanagh. 45-year-old Vanessa Whyte from Barefield and her children Sara and James Rutledge, who were aged 13 and 14, died in a gun attack at their home in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday. Vanessa was found dead alongside one of her children, while the second child later succumbed to their injuries at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. A man, who also suffered gunshot wounds, remains in a serious condition in hospital. Police have said a triple murder and attempted suicide is one line of inquiry - as a man from the same household remains seriously injured in hospital. Meanwhile, a vigil will take place later in the grounds of Maguiresbridge Primary School. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fr Tom Fitzpatrick, Barefield Parish Priest and the families neighbour, Ann Norton If you have been affected by this story, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 or Pieta House on 1800 247 247 or text help to 51444.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an Israeli tank strike on a church in Gaza.

Recent decades have seen seismic changes to traditional gender roles, leading to deep and sometimes difficult questions about what it means to be a man today. Some argue it's provoked a ‘crisis in masculinity'. This term is debated, but there are growing rates of loneliness, poor mental health, and even suicide, in men. At the same time troubling forms of so called ‘toxic masculinity' are being promoted by some online influencers.Delyth Liddell and guests examine the issues. Is masculinity under threat or is it simply being redefined? What is masculinity anyway? And does scripture and Biblical manhood have any relevance to this discussion today? Reverend Will Rose-More is an ordained minister and is the author of ‘Boys will be Boys and other myths'. He's editing a forthcoming book on masculinities and trauma in church and theology. Charlotte Thomas is an honorary tutor at Cardiff University and is currently studying for a PhD in Theology on hypermasculinity and the Bible, particularly looking at an American Christian men's group called the ‘Promise Keepers'. Jon Stockley is the national director for Christian Vision for Men Wales. Father Sebastian Jones is the Superior of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri at Cardiff. He's also the Parish Priest of St Alban's Parish Splott, and lectures in Canon Law.

Stephen Maguire, Journalist with Donegal Daily; and Fr. Con McLaughlin, Parish Priest in Carndonagh

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they take time to discuss all things related to the pope in light of the recent death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. He served as the head of the Catholic Church for 12 years, and his death certainly sparked a media storm. So this episode takes time to explore the history of the office of the pope, how future popes are elected through the process of the conclave, and more. Episode Links Dr. White mentioned the attention that the 2024 movie Conclave, has been getting, particularly since Pope Francis passed away. Holly Meyer wrote an article recently for Associated Press News titled, “So you saw ‘Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves.” You can read that article HERE. And then, if this episode sparked an interest in learning more about the papacy, here are a number of articles we'd suggest you check out: “What are the Catholic Church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?” Los Angeles Times. Russell Moore, “A US Evangelical Considers Pope Francis,” Christianity Today. Olivia B. Waxman, “Pope Francis, the ‘World's Parish Priest' Who Led in an Era of Crisis, Dies at 88,” Time. Joel Hodge and Antonia Pizzey, “Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies,” The Conversation. Thomas Reese, “Why the synod on synodality is confusing to American Catholics,” National Catholic Reporter. “Sede vacante: What happens now, and who is in charge?” The Pillar. Greta Cross, “Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope,” USA Today. Colleen Barry, “Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis,” AP News. Ross Douthat, “Can the Catholic Church Quit the Culture Wars?” The New York Times. Marc Ramirez, “Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?” USA Today. Matthew Walther, “The Real Legacy of Pope Francis,” The Atlantic. Brian McGill & Marcus Walker, “Picking a Pope: Inside the World's Most Secretive Election,” The Wall Street Journal. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

On Sunday, May 4 our Parish Family held our Spring General Assembly.  Fr. Demetri offered his sermon and his report to the faithful at the end of The Divine Liturgy.Some highlights:Paschal Season and the beauty we find at this time of yearSpecial Thank you‘sGreat and Holy Week & PaschaA few ministriesAdult Education

Do priests only work on Sundays? Of course not. But what does a typical Sunday or weekday look like for Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien. That's this week's "Pastors of Payne" podcast. Enjoy!

Our Parish Evangelization Course for Leaders is available now: https://courses.huntleyleadership.com  ___ In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Ron Huntley speaks with Father Declan McNicholas about his journey from parish priest to the director of missionary discipleship evangelization for the Diocese of Gary. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of leadership, the importance of building trust within a team, and the necessity of embracing risk and faith in ministry. Father Declan shares insights on fostering a collaborative environment and the significance of consistency in leadership, as well as the need to inspire others to take on leadership roles in their parishes. In this conversation, Ron Huntley and Fr. Declan McNicholas explore the vital themes of community, leadership, and the importance of psychological safety in fostering trust within teams. They discuss the challenges faced by clergy leaders in creating a supportive environment where individuals feel heard and valued. The dialogue emphasizes the need for consistency in leadership practices, the significance of understanding individual feedback preferences, and the collaborative nature of effective ministry. Fr. Declan shares insights on the current challenges and opportunities within the Diocese of Gary, highlighting the importance of pastoral planning and the role of Catholic education in nurturing future disciples. ___ Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6 Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS Subscribe on YouTube ⇥ @huntleyleadership ___ Work with Huntley Leadership! Contact us to inquire about coaching or speaking: https://www.huntleyleadership.com/contact-us Visit our course website ⇥ https://courses.huntleyleadership.com ___ Connect with Huntley Leadership! Connect on LinkedIn ⇥ / huntleyleadership Follow on Twitter ⇥ / ron_huntley Follow on Instagram ⇥ / huntleyleadership Follow on Facebook ⇥ / huntleyleadership Subscribe on YouTube channel ⇥ @huntleyleadership __ QUESTION: What kinds of videos and podcasts would you like to see from us?

Fr. Pat O'Neill, Parish Priest, St Mary's Church, Ruan, Co. Clare, discusses how a lightning strike destroyed the timber frame spire of the church.

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012.   In Today's Show:   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John-Mary Bowlin serves as Parish Priest at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was ordained a priest in June of 2012.     In Today's Show:     Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!